Chapter 153: Can You Pull Out Before Proposing?
As expected, Manager Qin’s smile froze when she saw the sacks piled high with pills.
But every single pill was of impeccable quality, leaving her with no grounds to complain or back out of the deal.
Finally, she could only chuckle wryly and say, “Sect Master Shen… you’re quite the businesswoman.”
“Not at all, it’s your discerning eye, Manager Qin.”
Shen Shuanglian replied respectfully, “I’m grateful for your patronage today. If our alchemist produces any more high-quality pills in the future, the Ten Thousand Fragrance Pavilion will be our first choice. And we’ll definitely offer you a discount.”
“…I hope so.”
Manager Qin sighed. “Sect Master Shen, you’re young and capable, your methods are truly impressive. I’m sure the Mist Spirit Sect will flourish under your leadership.”
Shen Shuanglian chose to ignore the sarcasm in her voice and waved goodbye with a smile.
“Safe travels, Manager Qin. Come visit us again. We have plenty of pills~”
Manager Qin stumbled slightly as she walked away.
After she left, Shen Shuanglian turned around, a cheerful smile on her face, humming a tune.
“…You’re quite ruthless.”
Chen Yin, who had been sitting there sipping tea, said, “She offered almost double the market price. You’ve made a killing.”
“I was being merciful.”
Shen Shuanglian sat down beside him and gracefully picked up a teacup.
“She said she would buy as many as we had. I only sold her five thousand pills. If I had sold her ten or twenty thousand, she wouldn’t have been able to handle it.”
That was true. Buying that many basic cultivation pills would have cost her her job.
Of course, she wouldn’t have been foolish enough to buy that many even if she had seen them.
Shen Shuanglian had offered just the right amount, enough to make Manager Qin’s heart ache but not enough to break the bank.
A truly masterful manipulation.
“It’s also because of you.”
Shen Shuanglian sighed softly. “If it weren’t for your and Master Yu Ling’s connection to the Ten Thousand Fragrance Pavilion, I wouldn’t have dared to be so bold.”
“But with this deal, the sect’s expenses are covered for at least half a year.”
Seeing her happy and carefree expression, like a child who had just received a precious gift, Chen Yin, who had been feeling a little neglected, decided not to complain.
But to his surprise, Shen Shuanglian brought it up herself.
“I’m sorry about earlier.”
“About what?”
“I didn’t give you credit for the pills.”
A look of guilt flashed in her beautiful eyes, her voice soft.
“And you worked so hard to prepare breakfast for me this morning, but I only ate a few bites…”
Chen Yin hadn’t expected her to be so thoughtful.
Seeing her adorable and slightly apologetic expression, he couldn’t help but smile.
“No, I’m angry.”
“What?”
She quickly leaned closer, her voice filled with concern. “Please don’t be angry…”
“No!”
“I can make it up to you…”
“How—uh, how?”
Shen Shuanglian looked around, then waved her hand, and the door closed shut.
She bit her lip shyly and whispered, “C-close your eyes.”
Chen Yin obediently closed his eyes.
Shen Shuanglian hesitated for a moment, then removed her shoes, revealing her small, delicate feet clad in white stockings.
She lifted her dress slightly, revealing her smooth, milky-white legs.
Chen Yin, his eyes closed, wondered what she was up to.
Then, he felt a soft, tingling sensation on his ankles.
A gentle, caressing touch, slowly moving upwards.
He had never told Shen Shuanglian that he enjoyed foot massages.
She must have guessed it from her vast knowledge of “useless information” from Earth.
But unfortunately for her, she had guessed correctly.
Chen Yin loved her foot massages.
He loved even more that she was willing to pamper and please him like this.
He looked down at her flushed face and asked softly, “Senior Sister, how about a deal?”
“Hmm?”
“Another five thousand pills, what do you say?”
“…Mmm.” She nodded slightly, her head lowered, her cheeks flushed.
Chen Yin lifted her into his arms and carried her towards the bedroom. Shen Shuanglian buried her face in his chest, saying nothing.
“Tonight… let’s not be so… adventurous.” She whispered, her eyes shimmering.
“Don’t worry.”
Chen Yin smiled. “I’ll listen to you tonight.”
After spending four days at the Mist Spirit Sect, Chen Yin, sensing that his Junior Sister was nearing her limit, decided to leave.
A flicker of sadness crossed Shen Shuanglian’s eyes, but she didn’t say anything, just bit her lip and asked softly, “Are you… leaving?”
“I’ll come back and see you in a couple of days. Nothing urgent came up.”
Chen Yin pinched her cheek playfully. “Don’t neglect your cultivation while I’m gone.”
“I’ve already reached the Supreme Clarity Realm.”
Shen Shuanglian lowered her eyes slightly. “I’ve been… working very hard.”
“I know. That’s why I came to reward you.”
Chen Yin held out a small, sparkling object.
Shen Shuanglian froze.
“You haven’t forgotten what this is, have you?”
“Where… where did you get this—”
Before she could finish her sentence, Chen Yin looked at her intently.
His gaze made her blush and lower her head.
“A certain little girl said she was waiting for me to marry her.”
“Since you’re busy, we’ll postpone the wedding.”
“But I’m taking her with me now.”
He slipped the ring onto her finger.
Shen Shuanglian stared at the ring for a long time, her face turning crimson, tears welling up in her eyes.
“W-why so suddenly…”
“Surprises are better when they’re unexpected, aren’t they?” Chen Yin said matter-of-factly.
“But I… I’m not ready…”
“You were the one who asked for it. Why are you shy now?”
“But this is a very important moment! It’s a big deal for a girl!”
Chen Yin blinked. “Wasn’t I formal enough?”
“I…” Shen Shuanglian’s face flushed even deeper, and she finally stammered,
“I mean…”
“Couldn’t you… pull out first…?”
Chen Yin looked down at their naked bodies tangled in the sheets, at Shen Shuanglian’s crimson face, and scratched his head, puzzled.
“Can’t we propose and… do it… at the same time?”
“Of course not!!”
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